The Mercer Cluster

Reporting and advocating for the Mercer community since 1920. Check us out on Instagram and Facebook @mercercluster!

[The Mercer Cluster @MercerCluster]

After the first quarter, the Bears lead Presbyterian College, 14-3.

[The Mercer Cluster @MercerCluster]

After a one hour weather delay, @MercerFootball is back on the field for an 8:30 PM kickoff against the Presbyterian College Scotsmen.

[The Mercer Cluster @MercerCluster]

Amidst tensions and arrests across America’s universities, Mercer students plan a Dead-Day protest.
Read more on our website.
Article by Henry Keating and media by Aditya Vayalapalli.
https://t.co/QYr1pEggRE

[The Mercer Cluster @MercerCluster]

There has been a "recent surge in theft" at PODs on campus, according to Ken Boyer. Under Georgia law, theft of merchandise under $500 carries a misdemeanor charge for the first infraction. Read more on our website. Article & media by Gabriel Kopp. https://t.co/QIpIgHg9Qg

[The Mercer Cluster @MercerCluster]

Our first audio story is now live on our website! Hear Tiphanie Yanique’s story here. Story by Megan Jackson and Eliza Moore. Media by Eliza Moore.
https://t.co/9UyhpxpmZE

[The Mercer Cluster @MercerCluster]

Breaking News: Former Mercer and ATO alum accused of stealing over $11,000 from charity funds. Read more on our website. Article and media by Eliza Moore. https://t.co/EZnSgrfaOL

[The Mercer Cluster @MercerCluster]

Welcome back! Construction on College St. is still on going, with inclement weather and utility installations pushing back the completion date. Read more about the project on our website. Article and media by Eliza Moore. https://t.co/fVnFoBWfzt

[The Mercer Cluster @MercerCluster]

The Mercer Players premieres their “A Divine Kerfuffle”! Read more about their effortless performance of eight shows on our website! Article by Ali Sulko and media credit to Scot J. Mann. https://t.co/ZnK172OicO

[The Mercer Cluster @MercerCluster]

The Bears will be traveling all the way to South Dakota this Saturday following their first-ever playoff win! Read more on our website! Article by Gabriel Kopp and media provided by Mercer Athletics. https://t.co/cMF5NFkXA2

[The Mercer Cluster @MercerCluster]

The Mercer Bears beat the Gardner-Webb Bulldogs, 17-7. The Bears will face off against South Dakota State University next week, in Brookings, South Dakota.

[The Mercer Cluster @MercerCluster]

With 8:48 left in the fourth quarter, Riece Griffith knocked in the first field goal of the game to extend Mercer's lead, 17-7. #FCSPlayoffs

[The Mercer Cluster @MercerCluster]

After a pooch punt by Mercer quarterback Carter Peevy, Gardner-Webb starts their drive at their own 1-yard line with 11:24 left in the fourth quarter. Mercer leads, 14-7. #FCSPlayoffs

[The Mercer Cluster @MercerCluster]

A sack by Solomon Zubairu leads to a turnover on downs, handing the ball to the Bears with a minute left in the third quarter. In that time, Mercer moved the ball to the Gardner-Webb 24-yard line to head into the fourth quarter. #FCSPlayoffs

[The Mercer Cluster @MercerCluster]

After starting at Mercer's 32-yard line, Gardner-Webb was stymied by the Bears' defense, ending their drive with a missed field goal. Mercer leads with 5:45 left in the third quarter, 14-7. #FCSPlayoffs

[The Mercer Cluster @MercerCluster]

Mercer leads Gardner-Webb at halftime, 14-7. After a scoreless first quarter, both teams found their offense and had several successful drives. The Bears have the edge over Gardner-Webb with 200 total yards to the Bulldogs' 182. #FCSPlayoffs

[The Mercer Cluster @MercerCluster]

Gardner-Webb cut the Bears' lead to 14-7 with six minutes left in the second quarter. #FCSPlayoffs

[The Mercer Cluster @MercerCluster]

Carter Peevy records his second rushing touchdown of the quarter as the Bears increase their lead to 14-0. #FCSPlayoffs

[The Mercer Cluster @MercerCluster]

One minute into the second quarter, the Bears find the scoreboard with a Carter Peevy rushing touchdown. Mercer leads, 7-0. #FCSPlayoffs

[The Mercer Cluster @MercerCluster]

The Mercer Bears take the field before their clash against the Gardner-Webb Bulldogs. #FCSPlayoffs

[The Mercer Cluster @MercerCluster]

Israel-Palestine panel hosts a “conversation,” hears student voices. Read more about how the panel addressed the sensitive topic on our website. Article and media by Henry Keating. https://t.co/bu8W6dmo1I